Pretzel Bites
Pretzels were originally created by monks in the early Middle Ages as a reward for children who learned their prayers.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 1 cup Warm water
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Baking soda
- 4 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Coarse salt
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil.
- Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them into bite-sized balls.
- Drop the dough balls into the boiling water and let them cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove the dough balls from the water using a slotted spoon and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Melt the butter and brush it over the dough balls. Sprinkle coarse salt on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the pretzel bites cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.